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The question for this week is:

Considering the small blocks offered in the 1971 - 1973 Mustang, what engine (to include year(s) of manufacture) had a different ignition timing from its peers when equipped with an Automatic Transmission?

Good Luck!

BT

Nearly all automatic equipped 1971 - 1973 Mustangs that came with the Ford small block (250, 302, 351W, and 351C) had ignition timing of 6B. The exceptions were the 1972 351CJ and the 1973 351CJ which had ignition timing of 16B.

The 1972 351HO also required a different ignition timing (10B) but it (along with the Boss 351) was supposedly only available with a wide ratio four speed. The Boss 351 had an ignition timing of 6B.

We do have a winner from the "General Membership" this week - - Strac!

Nearly all automatic equipped 1971 - 1973 Mustangs that came with the Ford small block (250, 302, 351W, and 351C) had ignition timing of 6B. The exceptions were the 1972 351CJ and the 1973 351CJ which had ignition timing of 16B.

The 1972 351HO also required a different ignition timing (10B) but it (along with the Boss 351) was supposedly only available with a wide ratio four speed. The Boss 351 had an ignition timing of 6B.

CONGRATULATIONS, Strac. it is obvious that converting O'Ylr's 302 to a 347 Stroker has enhanced your knowledge of the small blocks. You did GOOD!

WoW !!!
Is it cheating to have my Chilton's book open while answering these questions?
I have O'Ylr (347 stroker) timing set to 39@4000RPM (19 initial + 20advance); but with
100-shot Nitrous 35@4000RPM.
THANKS!